“No Law Says I Must Operate From Government House” — Otti Defends Operating From Private Residence, Says Lawyers Ready For Court Challenge

“No Law Says I Must Operate From Government House” — Otti Defends Operating From Private Residence, Says Lawyers Ready For Court Challenge

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that no law mandates that a governor operate from anywhere other than the Government House. This is as he declared that he is still in the Labour Party “for now.” The governor, who stated this while responding to questions during a media parley in Umuahia, dared his predecessors who threatened to sue him for operating from his private residence at Nvosi instead of the Government House in Umuahia, to proc…

Gov Otti Reacts To Plans By His Predecessors To Sue Him For Not Residing In State Gov't House

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has responded to plans by his predecessors, Senators Orji Uzor Kalu and T.A. Orji, to sue him over his decision to operate from his private residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. Sources familiar with the discussions say the proposed suit is being considered within the context of broader political realignments ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Abia State. No formal court filing has been confirmed as of …